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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.85, 5,312.89 and 1,462.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.85, 5,312.89 and 1,462.02 is: 2,193.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.85 : 5,312.89 = 1,462.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.85/5,312.89 = 1,462.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.85x = 5,312.89 × 1,462.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.85x = 7,767,578.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,767,578.17/3,541.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,193.08

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